The Most Anticipated Unboxing of the Year
We love it when one of us gets that hobby delivery — the one that has been living rent-free in the brain for months, and the moment the box lands, all self-control disappears.
This time it was Michał, who invited us to what he called his most anticipated unboxing of the year. And honestly, the energy was perfect. As Staś put it, it had the vibe of a kid finding a present under the Christmas tree. That is exactly the kind of excitement we fully support here.
Apparently, there was no half-measure approach either. When asked if he had ordered everything that was available to order, Michał’s answer was short and beautiful: yes.
Griffons, not Pegasi — but still very cool
One of the first things that caught our attention was the way the flying models were arranged. Michał pointed out that they are technically griffons, not pegasi, but the important part is that they were designed in such a neat way that you can place three side by side and they still look great.
Wilini immediately approved — and we get it. The composition really works. Sometimes it is those little display-friendly details that make a kit extra satisfying.
Chalice Knights and flaming lances
There was also some appreciation for the Chalice Knights. The flaming lances got a shout-out, because yes, that is exactly the kind of dramatic fantasy nonsense we are here for. At the same time, there was also that very familiar hobby thought: these are cool, but they really could have just made new models. Fair. Very fair.
That is probably one of the most classic Warhammer feelings possible — being genuinely excited by a release while also immediately thinking about what could have been updated.
Peak Polish symbolism on official dice
And then came maybe the most delightful detail of the whole haul: official The Old World representative dice with what Michał described as beautiful Polish symbolism — an onion and a hussar.
We are not going to improve on that description, because frankly, we do not need to.
This is exactly the kind of tiny themed extra that makes a purchase memorable. Not necessary, not practical, absolutely irresistible.
Final thoughts
This was one of those purchases that reminds us how much fun the hobby can be before a single model even hits the painting desk. The anticipation, the unboxing hype, the group chat reactions, the close-up appreciation of weird and wonderful details — it is all part of the experience.
And yes, if you were wondering: ordering everything may not always be the most responsible strategy, but it is certainly one of the most entertaining ones.